Title: Maintain automated dispensing technology.
Course: Pharmacy Technician II (14152-II) > Section: Participating in the Administration and Management of Pharmacy Practice

Maintenance should include

- using software for automated dispensing technology in accordance with manufacturers' instructions
- performing upgrades and other activities needed to keep software current
- upholding and complying with software licensure in accordance with manufacturers' policies and legal requirements
- keeping current on emerging technologies in the automated dispensing technology field.

See PTCB 6.7, 9.1 (https://www.ptcb.org/lib24watch/files/pdf/169).

See ASHP 2.1, 3.13 (https://www.ashp.org/-/media/assets/professional-development/technician-program-accreditation/docs/ashp-acpe-pharmacy-technician-accreditation-standard-2018.ashx?la=en&hash=36EAA6511105A6C6BFEA4F30E193892F19E2C385).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What software is available for automated dispensing technology? What are the pros and cons of each?
- What procedures should be followed to keep software current?
- Why must software licenses be kept up-to-date?
- Why is it important for a pharmacy technician to keep current on pharmacy-related software?